Find out how popular the last name Iadonisi is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Iadonisi.

Iadonisi, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Iadonisi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Iadonisi in America

Iadonisi is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Iadonisi surname appeared 129 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Iadonisi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Iadonisi to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Iadonisi

The surname IADONISI has its origins in Italy, specifically in the regions of Campania and Calabria, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Italian words "giada" (jade) and "onisi" (a variation of the name "Onisio"), suggesting a possible connection to a person with a jade-colored complexion or a variation of the name Onisio.

The earliest recorded instances of the name IADONISI can be found in historical documents from the town of Castellammare di Stabia, near Naples, in the late 1500s. Some variations of the spelling include "Iadonise," "Iadonisio," and "Iadonizio." It is also suggested that the name may have originated from a place name or a local surname from the same region.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname IADONISI was Girolamo Iadonisi, a scholar and philosopher who lived in the early 17th century in the town of Vico Equense, near Sorrento. His works on philosophy and theology were widely circulated during his lifetime.

Another notable bearer of the name was Antonio Iadonisi, a military commander who served in the Neapolitan army during the late 17th century. He was known for his valor and leadership in several campaigns against the Turks in the Mediterranean region.

In the 18th century, there was a prominent family of musicians and composers from the town of Potenza, in the region of Basilicata, who carried the surname IADONISI. Giuseppe Iadonisi (1720-1790) was a renowned violinist and composer who performed in various courts across Europe.

Moving into the 19th century, Vincenzo Iadonisi (1810-1882) was a prominent lawyer and politician from the town of Salerno. He served as a member of the Italian parliament and was known for his advocacy of civil rights and social reforms.

Another notable figure was Gaetano Iadonisi (1870-1945), a prominent architect from Naples who designed several churches and public buildings in the city and surrounding areas. His work was influenced by the Baroque and Renaissance styles prevalent in the region.

While the surname IADONISI is not among the most common in Italy, it has a rich historical presence, particularly in the southern regions of the country, dating back to the 16th century. The name has been associated with scholars, military leaders, musicians, politicians, and architects, reflecting the diverse contributions of those who have carried this surname throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Iadonisi

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Iadonisi.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Iadonisi was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Iadonisi has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Iadonisi was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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